The chief ex-husband won't let go of Yi Xiaobao

Old Mrs. Gu's favoritism is evident in these places.

After all, Gu Yihuai was a grandson she had watched grow up, while Gu Moxuan, relatively speaking, was not as close to her.

Although Gu Moxuan had been cautious, respectful, and caring towards her ever since he was brought back to the Gu family, treating her as family and an elder.

She also gave Gu Moxuan what he wanted, such as the power of the Gu family business and support for him to create the Emperor Group.

However, there was a lack of genuine concern in this, as if it was merely to produce an outstanding talent for the Gu family and to compensate Gu Moxuan for the years he spent wandering outside.

In comparison, Gu Yihuai received much more care and affection from his family.

Throughout the entire process, Lin Qingran did not remove her hand from Gu Moxuan's arm.

Seeing the man beside her slowly get up, she also got up.

Gu Yihuai remained seated on the sofa, reclining in a rather unrestrained posture, watching Gu Moxuan and Lin Qingran.

A smile played on his lips as he looked at Lin Qingran, a playful glint in his eyes.

"Qingran, your plan seems to have no effect on me. You think you can deal with me with such a small trick? You won't succeed."

Lin Qingran remained calm and was about to speak when the man beside her suddenly took a step and walked towards the restaurant.

She swallowed the words she was about to say.

Gu Yihuai's dark eyes flickered slightly, the teasing in them completely disappearing, replaced by a hint of coldness.

Gu Moxuan is so desperate to keep Lin Qingran away from him because he's afraid there's something going on between them.

It seems that the seed of "doubt" he planted in Gu Moxuan two years ago has already taken root and sprouted in Gu Moxuan.

Lin Qingran followed Gu Moxuan to the dining table and sat down.

Although everyone maintained a calm and harmonious appearance, they were all thinking different things.

Throughout the meal, Lin Qingran barely tasted any of the dishes.

The sky outside gradually darkened.

Since marrying Lin Qingran, Gu Moxuan has never stayed at the Gu family home for a single night.

As usual, Gu Moxuan refused to stay that night, no matter how much Old Madam Gu tried to persuade him to stay.

He seemed unwilling to develop a closer relationship with them.

Grandma Gu had no way to deal with Gu Moxuan, so she could only turn her attention to Lin Qingran.

Lin Qingran pursed her lips, looking troubled.

Grandma Gu didn't say anything more and let the two leave.

The two walked out of the Gu family's gate together. As soon as they got into the car, Mr. and Mrs. Gu's car slowly drove into the Gu family's residence.

When Mr. Gu Quanping saw Lin Qingran and Gu Moxuan walk out together, his face, which had been slightly smiling just moments before, immediately darkened.

He felt as if he wasn't seeing his own son, but rather a stranger with whom he didn't have a good relationship.

Mrs. Gu's smile faded considerably, and she glanced lightly at Lin Qingran and Gu Moxuan.

Have you eaten yet?

Gu Moxuan remained silent, while Lin Qingran nodded slightly, her voice calm.

"I have some urgent business to attend to at my company. I'll come back to see Dad and Auntie another day."

Wu Yanfang curled her lips into a mocking smile and said arrogantly.

"What's so interesting about your dad and me? As long as you don't cause us any trouble, your dad and I are perfectly fine."

As she spoke, she shifted her gaze from Lin Qingran to Gu Moxuan's cold and stern face.

"Mo Xuan has had quite a few scandals lately. At the banquet today, an acquaintance of mine saw me and asked about you."

Gu Moxuan's expression was cold. He did not answer Wu Yanfang's question, but merely glanced at Lin Qingran indifferently.

"I'll wait for you in the car first."

After he finished speaking, he walked towards the parking lot.

Wu Yanfang watched his departing figure with cold eyes, her gaze full of contempt.

A bastard is a bastard; he has no manners whatsoever.

Seeing that Gu Moxuan completely ignored them, Gu Quanping's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and he snorted coldly.

"This bastard has never done anything good except bring me shame."

As he spoke, the smell of alcohol emanated from his mouth, indicating that he had drunk quite a bit.

Lin Qingran pursed her lips and didn't reply.

Wu Yanfang smiled and patted Gu Quanping's shoulder. "Didn't Mom say she needed to talk to you? You should go back first. I'll chat with Qingran for a bit."

Gu Quanping nodded and turned to leave.

Gu Moxuan sat in the driver's seat and saw Wu Yanfang smiling in the rearview mirror, seemingly talking to Lin Qingran.

She patted Gu Quanping a few times with one hand, and Gu Quanping left.

The atmosphere between them was quite harmonious.

Neither Wu Yanfang nor Gu Quanping showed the coldness and contempt they had shown when they first saw him.

Lin Qingran seemed to be their family.

Gu Moxuan watched coldly, his grip on the steering wheel tightening unconsciously.

The veins on the back of his broad hand bulged.

After Gu Quanping left, Wu Yanfang stood in front of Lin Qingran, looking at her with a slightly mocking smile.

"When you insisted on marrying Gu Moxuan, you didn't expect him to treat you like this, did you?"

She slightly raised her head, looking at Lin Qingran with arrogance and disdain.

"It is said that children will learn from the people they associate with. Gu Moxuan's mother had a chaotic private life back then when she was in the entertainment circle."

"Gu Moxuan must have been influenced by what he saw and heard. I'm not surprised at all that you ended up like this. Qingran, the Lin family is not the same as it used to be. I've watched you grow up, so I still have some feelings for you."

"If you're willing to leave Gu Moxuan, then Auntie promises to treat you the same as before..."

Wu Yanfang had always known about Gu Yihuai's feelings for Lin Qingran.

Moreover, she had always considered Lin Qingran as her daughter-in-law.

Lin Qingran did indeed marry into the Gu family.

But her husband wasn't her son, so Lin Qingran's existence was like a thorn in Mrs. Gu's heart.

I feel uncomfortable just looking at it.

If she had chosen to marry someone else, she wouldn't have had any objections, but it just so happens to be Gu Moxuan!

Gu Moxuan and his mother made her the laughingstock of the entire North City, and the ones who completely shattered her happy marriage.

She always treated Lin Qingran like her own daughter, but in the end she chose to marry Gu Moxuan.

This is a hurdle that Wu Yanfang has been unable to overcome for the past three years. Even seeing Lin Qingran's stunning face makes her feel disgusted.

Lin Qingran pursed her crimson lips, showing little reaction to Wu Yanfang's words.

"Auntie, I'm sorry, I have to go now."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yanfang's face immediately darkened, and she stared sharply at the composed person before her, her expression gloomy.

"Have you decided?"

Lin Qingran smiled slightly, glanced at the time, and said softly.

"Auntie, I'll come back to see you another day."

Wu Yanfang sneered, looking coldly at Lin Qingran who was avoiding her question, her eyes filled with contempt.

"whatever."

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